Brisbane International: Novak Djokovic Knocked Out; Grigor Dimitrov Pulls Out - In Pics

World No. 293 Reilly Opelka got a memory of a lifetime as he knocked out Novak Djokovic in a massive upset at the Brisbane International. Opelka defeated the reigniing Olympic champion 7-6(6), 6-3 in the quarterfinal clash that lasted an hour and 40 minutes. Defending champion Grigor Dimitrov pulled out ahead of his semifinal match to give Jiri Lehecka a ticket to the final. Women's singles top seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semifinals with easy win.

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Updated on: 4 January 2025 6:09 pm

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after losing his match against USA's Reilly Opelka at the Brisbane International, in Brisbane, Australia.

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot to USA's Reilly Opelka during their match at the Brisbane International, in Brisbane, Australia.

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns a shot to USA's Reilly Opelka during their match at the Brisbane International, in Brisbane, Australia.

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves to USA's Reilly Opelka during their match at the Brisbane International, in Brisbane, Australia.

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns a shot to USA's Reilly Opelka during their match at the Brisbane International, in Brisbane, Australia.

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Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov reacts during their semi-final tennis match against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia.

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Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov plays a forehand against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka during their semi-final tennis match against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia.

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Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov plays a backhand during a semi-final match against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia.

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Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov reacts during their semi-final match against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia.

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